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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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